Keeping Us Connected Newsletter
August 14, 2020

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
--Philippians 4:13
Dear St. Mary Friends,

UPDATED Changes to Weekday Mass

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the renovation of our church building, and after consulting with Parishioners who regularly come to weekday Mass as well as the principal of St. Mary School, we are instituting the following changes beginning Monday, August 17. This, as so many things these days, requires a certain flexibility and stoicism on all our parts. Thank you to those who offered suggestions and solutions and to everyone for your patience and understanding.

Beginning this Monday, August 17
WEEKDAY MASSES
DAYS & TIMES

Monday, 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:30 PM
Thursday, 5:00 PM
Friday, 12:30 PM

LOCATION

Nancy Bossidy Recreation Center

**Weekend Masses will remain in the Parish Hall**
ARRIVAL PROTOCOL

All cars enter from Greenfield Avenue

Handicapped parking is immediately to the right of the Greenfield driveway
(see picture below)

Those needing handicapped entry are to walk to the front of the gym
(see picture below)

All others park in the side lot, enter through the glass doors and walk down the stairs (see picture below)
Non-handicapped Parking and Entrance to Weekday Mass
Handicapped Entrance to Weekday Mass (Gym Ground Floor)
Handicapped Parking for Weekday Mass (Greenfield Ave. Entrance)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Because Funeral Masses are being held at St. Elizabeth Seton Church until our church is reopened, we need a few dependable volunteers who can represent Saint Mary Parish physically at St. Elizabeth Seton Church for Funeral. Masses. Volunteers would check attendees in from the online signup printout and then would be responsible to wipe down the pews after Mass with Clorox wipes (provided). This would be done in teams of two and should take approximately one hour per funeral. If you would like to volunteer please reply to Joanne Brown jbrown@smcr.org. 
Health and many blessings,

Monsignor Royal

Praised be Jesus Christ!
Now and Forever. Amen.
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FAITH & FAMILY







PRAYER AND SACRAMENTS
MASS REGISTRATION

Saturday, August 15

Sunday, August 16


Registration for Sunday Masses goes live on our website each Thursday @ 9 AM

All changes to reservations must be made by Saturday @ 9 AM

The 10:30 AM Sunday Mass will be livestreamed
Watch LIVE and afterwards (anytime) on our Facebook page and website

WEEKDAY MASSES
No Registration Needed

Friday, August 14, 12 Noon in the Parish Hall

Beginning Monday, August 17
Monday, 12:30 PM
Tuesday, 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 12:30 PM
Thursday, 5:00 PM
Friday, 12:30 PM

 Nancy Bossidy Rec Center (GYM)

more info: see above
Feast of the Assumption

Vigil Mass, Friday, August 14 at 4:30 PM*

Feast Day Mass, Saturday, August 15 at 9:00 AM

Mass Registration is required and now closed

This is not a Holy Day of Obligation

*Mass will be live streamed on our Facebook page and website.
The Church is closed for renovations

Parish Hall Hours

  • Weekdays 10 AM-4 PM for private prayer

  • Wednesday from 1-4 PM for Adoration

  • Daily Masses

  • Weekends - for Masses only (registration required)

These hours are subject to change. Please watch your email or look on our website for future updates.
Sacrament of Confession

Tuesdays - 12:30 PM
Saturdays - 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Nancy Bossidy Rec Center (GYM).
Adoration
Wednesdays in the Parish Hall
After the 12:30 PM Mass, 1- 4 PM

Please remember to wear a face mask and sit at a safe distance.
Many thanks for your continued support of our Parish!
WAYS TO CONTINUE YOUR WEEKLY OFFERTORY

Your support helps maintain our Parish facilities and bring the Eucharist and God's Word to our community - plus it helps those in need through our many ministries. 

Online Giving is an easy way to give with a click of a button.

You may mail your offertory to the Parish office as well; mail is picked up every day. St. Mary Parish, 55 Catoonah Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877